Yoga becoming increasingly popular in Japan

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To celebrate the International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of Japan organised a Yoga Event with guests from the Indian Ministry of Ayush at the garden of the Ambassador’s residence on the embassy premises in New Delhi.

This was a part of celebratory events being organised to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India.

In recent years, Yoga has become increasingly popular in Japan owing to its several benefits in terms of improving physical and mental health, getting fit and enrichment of quality of life.

Yoga is also being incorporated and suggested by various fields concerning health promotion, mental health awareness, betterment of lifestyle and sports.

This event promotes cultural exchange between India and Japan and sets a great momentum for the 70th anniversary.